Anafranil (clomipramine) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more (2023)

  • abametapir

    abametapir will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP1A2 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

  • adagrasib

    adagrasib, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

  • albuterol

    clomipramine, albuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • amiodarone

    clomipramine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • amitriptyline

    amitriptyline and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amitriptyline and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • amoxapine

    amoxapine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.amoxapine and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • apalutamide

    apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP2C19 inducer, with drugs that are CYP2C19 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered.

  • arformoterol

    clomipramine, arformoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • arsenic trioxide

    clomipramine and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • artemether/lumefantrine

    clomipramine and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

    benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen and clomipramine both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • benzphetamine

    clomipramine, benzphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • buprenorphine

    buprenorphine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine buccal

    buprenorphine buccal and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buprenorphine subdermal implant

    buprenorphine subdermal implant and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.buprenorphine subdermal implant and clomipramine both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • buprenorphine transdermal

    buprenorphine transdermal and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.buprenorphine transdermal and clomipramine both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    buprenorphine, long-acting injection and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • bupropion

    bupropion will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • buspirone

    clomipramine and buspirone both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

    clomipramine, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • chlorpromazine

    chlorpromazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ciprofloxacin

    ciprofloxacin will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of drugs that can cause QT interval prolongation may result in additive effects and increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. It is important to monitor therapy carefully.

  • citalopram

    citalopram and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Citalopram may increase TCA levels. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Potential risk for QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is recommended.citalopram and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • clarithromycin

    clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • clonidine

    clomipramine decreases effects of clonidine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

  • cyclobenzaprine

    clomipramine and cyclobenzaprine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dacomitinib

    dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

  • dasatinib

    dasatinib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • degarelix

    degarelix and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • desipramine

    clomipramine and desipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and desipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • desvenlafaxine

    clomipramine and desvenlafaxine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dexfenfluramine

    clomipramine, dexfenfluramine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dexmethylphenidate

    clomipramine, dexmethylphenidate. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dextroamphetamine

    clomipramine, dextroamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dextromethorphan

    clomipramine and dextromethorphan both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • diethylpropion

    clomipramine, diethylpropion. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dobutamine

    clomipramine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dofetilide

    clomipramine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.dofetilide increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dolasetron

    dolasetron, clomipramine.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dopamine

    clomipramine, dopamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dopexamine

    clomipramine, dopexamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • dosulepin

    clomipramine and dosulepin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and dosulepin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • doxepin

    clomipramine and doxepin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and doxepin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • dronedarone

    clomipramine and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • droperidol

    clomipramine and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • duloxetine

    duloxetine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.duloxetine and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • encorafenib

    encorafenib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ephedrine

    clomipramine, ephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • epinephrine

    epinephrine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine, epinephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • epinephrine racemic

    epinephrine racemic and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine, epinephrine racemic. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • erythromycin base

    erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

    erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin lactobionate

    erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • erythromycin stearate

    erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • escitalopram

    escitalopram and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fenfluramine

    clomipramine, fenfluramine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • fexinidazole

    fexinidazole and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

  • fluconazole

    fluconazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fluoxetine

    fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.fluoxetine and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fluphenazine

    fluphenazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • fluvoxamine

    fluvoxamine and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • formoterol

    clomipramine and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine, formoterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • fosamprenavir

    fosamprenavir increases levels of clomipramine by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • givosiran

    givosiran will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP1A2 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP1A2 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.givosiran will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

  • granisetron

    granisetron, clomipramine.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.granisetron and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • guanfacine

    clomipramine decreases effects of guanfacine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

  • haloperidol

    haloperidol will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

    hydroxychloroquine sulfate and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • imipramine

    clomipramine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • iobenguane I 131

    clomipramine will decrease the level or effect of iobenguane I 131 by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Based on the mechanism of action of iobenguane, drugs that reduce catecholamine uptake or that deplete catecholamine stores may interfere with iobenguane uptake into cells, and thus, reduce iobenguane efficacy. Discontinue interfering drugs for at least 5 half-lives before administration of either the dosimetry or an iobenguane dose. Do not administer these drugs until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose.

  • isoproterenol

    clomipramine, isoproterenol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • ivosidenib

    ivosidenib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

  • ketoconazole

    clomipramine and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • leniolisib

    leniolisib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid leniolisib with CYP1A2 substrates that have a narrow therapeutic index

  • levalbuterol

    clomipramine, levalbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • levoketoconazole

    clomipramine and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • levomilnacipran

    levomilnacipran and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • linezolid

    linezolid and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Linezolid may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If linezolid must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last linezolid dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

  • lisdexamfetamine

    clomipramine, lisdexamfetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • lofepramine

    clomipramine and lofepramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and lofepramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lonafarnib

    lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Lonafarnib may increase the AUC and peak concentration of CYP2C19 substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce the CYP2C19 substrate dose in accordance with its approved product labeling.

  • lorcaserin

    clomipramine and lorcaserin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • lumefantrine

    clomipramine and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • macimorelin

    macimorelin and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

  • maprotiline

    clomipramine and maprotiline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and maprotiline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • mefloquine

    mefloquine increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Mefloquine may enhance the QTc prolonging effect of high risk QTc prolonging agents.

  • meperidine

    clomipramine and meperidine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • metaproterenol

    clomipramine, metaproterenol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • methamphetamine

    clomipramine, methamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • methylene blue

    methylene blue and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Methylene blue may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If methylene blue must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last methylene blue dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

  • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

    clomipramine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • metoclopramide intranasal

    clomipramine, metoclopramide intranasal.Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

  • midodrine

    clomipramine, midodrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • milnacipran

    milnacipran and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • mirtazapine

    mirtazapine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • mobocertinib

    mobocertinib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

  • moxifloxacin

    clomipramine and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • nefazodone

    nefazodone will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.nefazodone and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • netupitant/palonosetron

    netupitant/palonosetron, clomipramine.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • nilotinib

    clomipramine and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • norepinephrine

    clomipramine, norepinephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • nortriptyline

    clomipramine and nortriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and nortriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • octreotide

    clomipramine and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • octreotide (Antidote)

    clomipramine and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • olopatadine intranasal

    clomipramine and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

  • ondansetron

    clomipramine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.ondansetron, clomipramine.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • ozanimod

    ozanimod increases toxicity of clomipramine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.

  • palonosetron

    palonosetron, clomipramine.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • paroxetine

    paroxetine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.paroxetine and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pefloxacin

    pefloxacin will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • perphenazine

    perphenazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • phendimetrazine

    clomipramine, phendimetrazine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • phentermine

    clomipramine, phentermine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • phenylephrine

    clomipramine, phenylephrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • phenylephrine PO

    clomipramine, phenylephrine PO. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • pirbuterol

    clomipramine, pirbuterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • pitolisant

    clomipramine decreases effects of pitolisant by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pitolisant increases histamine levels in the brain; therefore, H1 receptor antagonists that cross the blood-brain barrier may reduce the efficacy of pitolisant.

  • promazine

    promazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • promethazine

    promethazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • propylhexedrine

    clomipramine, propylhexedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • protriptyline

    clomipramine and protriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and protriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • pseudoephedrine

    clomipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • quinidine

    quinidine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • rasagiline

    rasagiline and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid combination within 14 days of MAOI use.

  • ribociclib

    ribociclib increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • salmeterol

    clomipramine, salmeterol. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • selegiline transdermal

    selegiline transdermal and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • selinexor

    selinexor, clomipramine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.

  • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

    clomipramine, serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • sertraline

    sertraline and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.sertraline and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • sodium oxybate

    clomipramine, sodium oxybate.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • St John's Wort

    clomipramine and St John's Wort both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • tedizolid

    tedizolid, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. both increase serotonin levels; increased risk of serotonin syndrome.

  • terbutaline

    clomipramine, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • thioridazine

    thioridazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • toremifene

    clomipramine and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.

  • trazodone

    clomipramine and trazodone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.trazodone and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • trifluoperazine

    trifluoperazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • trimipramine

    clomipramine and trimipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.clomipramine and trimipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

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  • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

    clomipramine increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.clomipramine and umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution if vilanterol coadministered with MAOIs or TCAs, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of these drugs; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated

  • vandetanib

    clomipramine, vandetanib.Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

  • vemurafenib

    vemurafenib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended.

  • venlafaxine

    venlafaxine and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

    clomipramine and vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution if vilanterol coadministered with MAOIs or TCAs, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of these drugs; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiatedclomipramine increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

  • vilazodone

    clomipramine, vilazodone.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant therapy should be discontinued immediately if signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome emerge and supportive symptomatic treatment should be initiated. .

  • vortioxetine

    clomipramine, vortioxetine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • xylometazoline

    clomipramine, xylometazoline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • yohimbe

    yohimbe, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Contraindicated. May cause increase or decrease in blood pressure.

  • yohimbine

    clomipramine, yohimbine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • ziprasidone

    clomipramine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • 5-HTP

    clomipramine and 5-HTP both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • abiraterone

    abiraterone increases levels of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.

  • abobotulinumtoxinA

    abobotulinumtoxinA increases effects of clomipramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects. .

  • aceclofenac

    clomipramine, aceclofenac.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • acemetacin

    clomipramine, acemetacin.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • aclidinium

    aclidinium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • acrivastine

    acrivastine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • albuterol

    clomipramine increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alfentanil

    alfentanil and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alfuzosin

    clomipramine and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • almotriptan

    almotriptan and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • alprazolam

    alprazolam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amifampridine

    clomipramine increases toxicity of amifampridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Amifampridine can cause seizures. Coadministration with drugs that lower seizure threshold may increase this risk.

  • amiodarone

    amiodarone will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amisulpride

    clomipramine and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

  • amitriptyline

    amitriptyline and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.amitriptyline and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amobarbital

    amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amobarbital and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amoxapine

    amoxapine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.amoxapine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • anagrelide

    anagrelide and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • anticholinergic/sedative combos

    anticholinergic/sedative combos and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • apomorphine

    clomipramine and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aprepitant

    aprepitant will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • arformoterol

    clomipramine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aripiprazole

    aripiprazole and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.aripiprazole and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • armodafinil

    armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • asenapine

    asenapine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.asenapine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.asenapine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • asenapine transdermal

    asenapine transdermal and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.asenapine transdermal and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aspirin

    clomipramine, aspirin.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • aspirin rectal

    clomipramine, aspirin rectal.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

    clomipramine, aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • atazanavir

    atazanavir will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.atazanavir increases levels of clomipramine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atomoxetine

    clomipramine increases levels of atomoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.atomoxetine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atracurium

    atracurium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atropine

    atropine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atropine IV/IM

    atropine IV/IM and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • avapritinib

    avapritinib and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • azelastine

    azelastine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • azithromycin

    clomipramine and azithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • baclofen

    baclofen and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bedaquiline

    clomipramine and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

  • belladonna alkaloids

    belladonna alkaloids and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • belladonna and opium

    belladonna and opium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.belladonna and opium and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • benazepril

    clomipramine, benazepril.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

  • benperidol

    benperidol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

    benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

  • benzphetamine

    clomipramine increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • benztropine

    benztropine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bethanechol

    bethanechol increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brexpiprazole

    clomipramine will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose if coadministered with a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor PLUS a strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. brexpiprazole and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brimonidine

    brimonidine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brivaracetam

    brivaracetam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brompheniramine

    brompheniramine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine

    buprenorphine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine buccal

    buprenorphine buccal and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine subdermal implant

    clomipramine, buprenorphine subdermal implant.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    clomipramine, buprenorphine, long-acting injection.Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.

  • bupropion

    clomipramine increases toxicity of bupropion by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May lower seizure threshold; keep bupropion dose as low as possible.

  • butabarbital

    butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.butabarbital and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • butalbital

    butalbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.butalbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.butalbital and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • butorphanol

    butorphanol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • caffeine

    clomipramine increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cannabidiol

    cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of sensitive CYP2C19 substrates, as clinically appropriate, when coadministered with cannabidiol.

  • captopril

    clomipramine, captopril.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

  • carbachol

    carbachol increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carbamazepine

    carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carbinoxamine

    carbinoxamine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carisoprodol

    carisoprodol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • celecoxib

    celecoxib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine, celecoxib.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • cenobamate

    cenobamate, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ceritinib

    ceritinib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cevimeline

    cevimeline increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chloral hydrate

    chloral hydrate and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlordiazepoxide

    chlordiazepoxide and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chloroquine

    chloroquine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.chloroquine increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorpheniramine

    chlorpheniramine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorpromazine

    chlorpromazine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorzoxazone

    chlorzoxazone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • choline magnesium trisalicylate

    clomipramine, choline magnesium trisalicylate.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • cigarette smoking

    cigarette smoking will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cimetidine

    cimetidine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.cimetidine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.cimetidine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cinnarizine

    cinnarizine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cisatracurium

    cisatracurium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clemastine

    clemastine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clobazam

    clobazam will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lower doses of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 may be required when used concomitantly. clomipramine, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

  • clonazepam

    clonazepam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clorazepate

    clorazepate and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clozapine

    clozapine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cobicistat

    cobicistat will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Carefully titrate antidepressant to the desired effect, including using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose, and monitoring for antidepressant responsecobicistat will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Carefully titrate dose of the antidepressant to the desired effect, including using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose, and monitor its response during coadministration with TCAs and cobicistat.

  • cocaine topical

    clomipramine and cocaine topical both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • codeine

    codeine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine decreases effects of codeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Prevents conversion of codeine to its active metabolite morphine.

  • conivaptan

    conivaptan will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • crizotinib

    crizotinib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

  • cyclizine

    cyclizine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclizine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyclobenzaprine

    cyclobenzaprine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclobenzaprine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyclosporine

    cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyproheptadine

    cyproheptadine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dantrolene

    dantrolene and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • daridorexant

    clomipramine and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

  • darifenacin

    darifenacin will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.darifenacin will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.darifenacin and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • darunavir

    darunavir will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dasatinib

    clomipramine and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • debrisoquine

    clomipramine decreases effects of debrisoquine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Inhibition of uptake by adrenergic neurons.

  • deferasirox

    deferasirox increases levels of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • desflurane

    desflurane and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.desflurane and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • desipramine

    clomipramine and desipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • desvenlafaxine

    desvenlafaxine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Desvenlafaxine inhibits CYP2D6; with higher desvenlafaxine doses (ie, 400 mg) decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dose by up to 50%; no dosage adjustment needed with desvenlafaxine doses <100 mg

  • deutetrabenazine

    clomipramine and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.deutetrabenazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

  • dexchlorpheniramine

    dexchlorpheniramine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dexfenfluramine

    clomipramine increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and dexfenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • dexmedetomidine

    dexmedetomidine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dexmethylphenidate

    clomipramine increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dextroamphetamine

    clomipramine increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and dextroamphetamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.clomipramine increases effects of dextroamphetamine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dextroamphetamine transdermal

    clomipramine will increase the level or effect of dextroamphetamine transdermal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. May enhance the activity of tricyclic or sympathomimetic agents causing striking and sustained increases in dextroamphetamine levels in brain; May be potentiate cardiovascular effects. Monitor frequently and adjust or use an alternant based on clinical response.

  • dextromoramide

    dextromoramide and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diamorphine

    diamorphine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diazepam

    diazepam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diazepam intranasal

    diazepam intranasal, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug.

  • dichlorphenamide

    dichlorphenamide and clomipramine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diclofenac

    clomipramine, diclofenac.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • dicyclomine

    dicyclomine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diethylpropion

    clomipramine increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • difelikefalin

    difelikefalin and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • difenoxin hcl

    difenoxin hcl and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diflunisal

    clomipramine, diflunisal.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • dihydroergotamine

    clomipramine and dihydroergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • dihydroergotamine intranasal

    clomipramine and dihydroergotamine intranasal both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • dimenhydrinate

    dimenhydrinate and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

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  • diphenhydramine

    diphenhydramine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.diphenhydramine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.diphenhydramine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diphenoxylate hcl

    diphenoxylate hcl and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dipipanone

    dipipanone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dobutamine

    clomipramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dolasetron

    clomipramine and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • donepezil

    donepezil increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.donepezil and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dopamine

    clomipramine increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dopexamine

    clomipramine increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dosulepin

    clomipramine and dosulepin both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxepin

    clomipramine and doxepin both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxylamine

    doxylamine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dronedarone

    dronedarone will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • droperidol

    droperidol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • echothiophate iodide

    echothiophate iodide increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • efavirenz

    efavirenz and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • elagolix

    elagolix will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor. Caution with sensitive CYP2C19 substrates.

  • eletriptan

    eletriptan and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • eliglustat

    eliglustat increases levels of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.eliglustat and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

    elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

  • entrectinib

    entrectinib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ephedrine

    clomipramine increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine increases effects of ephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • epinephrine

    clomipramine increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine increases effects of epinephrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • epinephrine inhaled

    clomipramine and epinephrine inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate epinephrine effect on cardiovascular system.

  • epinephrine racemic

    clomipramine increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine increases effects of epinephrine racemic by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ergotamine

    clomipramine and ergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • eribulin

    eribulin and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • erythromycin base

    erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

    erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • erythromycin lactobionate

    erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • erythromycin stearate

    erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • escitalopram

    escitalopram increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • esketamine intranasal

    esketamine intranasal, clomipramine.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • eslicarbazepine acetate

    eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • estazolam

    estazolam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ethanol

    clomipramine and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • etodolac

    clomipramine, etodolac.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • etomidate

    etomidate and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ezogabine

    ezogabine, clomipramine.Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

  • fedratinib

    fedratinib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2C19 substrates as necessary.fedratinib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.

  • fenbufen

    clomipramine, fenbufen.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • fenfluramine

    clomipramine increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and fenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.fenfluramine, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with drugs that increase serotoninergic effects may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

  • fenoprofen

    clomipramine, fenoprofen.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • fesoterodine

    fesoterodine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fexinidazole

    fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fingolimod

    fingolimod and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flavoxate

    flavoxate and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flecainide

    clomipramine and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • fluoxetine

    clomipramine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • fluphenazine

    fluphenazine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flurazepam

    flurazepam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flurbiprofen

    clomipramine, flurbiprofen.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • fluvoxamine

    fluvoxamine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • formoterol

    clomipramine increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fosamprenavir

    fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fosaprepitant

    fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • foscarnet

    clomipramine and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • fosphenytoin

    fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • frovatriptan

    frovatriptan and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • gabapentin

    gabapentin, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

  • gabapentin enacarbil

    gabapentin enacarbil, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

  • galantamine

    galantamine increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ganaxolone

    clomipramine and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • gemifloxacin

    gemifloxacin and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • gilteritinib

    gilteritinib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • glycopyrrolate

    glycopyrrolate and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine increases levels of glycopyrrolate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • glycopyrrolate inhaled

    glycopyrrolate inhaled and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine increases levels of glycopyrrolate inhaled by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • glycopyrronium tosylate topical

    glycopyrronium tosylate topical, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glycopyrronium tosylate topical with other anticholinergic medications may result in additive anticholinergic adverse effects.

  • grapefruit

    grapefruit will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • haloperidol

    haloperidol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • henbane

    henbane and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • homatropine

    homatropine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • huperzine A

    huperzine A increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydrocodone

    hydrocodone, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

  • hydromorphone

    hydromorphone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydroxyzine

    hydroxyzine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.hydroxyzine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hyoscyamine

    hyoscyamine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hyoscyamine spray

    hyoscyamine spray and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ibuprofen

    clomipramine, ibuprofen.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • ibuprofen IV

    clomipramine, ibuprofen IV.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • iloperidone

    clomipramine and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.iloperidone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • imatinib

    imatinib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • imipramine

    clomipramine and imipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • indacaterol, inhaled

    indacaterol, inhaled, clomipramine. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Indacaterol should be administered with extreme caution to patients treated with TCAs. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

  • indinavir

    indinavir will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • indomethacin

    clomipramine, indomethacin.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • ipratropium

    ipratropium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Due to the poor systemic absorption of ipratropium, interaction unlikely at regularly recommended dosages.

  • isoflurane

    isoflurane and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • isoniazid

    isoniazid will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and isoniazid both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • isoproterenol

    clomipramine increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • itraconazole

    itraconazole and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketamine

    ketamine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketoconazole

    ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketoprofen

    clomipramine, ketoprofen.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • ketorolac

    clomipramine, ketorolac.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • ketorolac intranasal

    clomipramine, ketorolac intranasal.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • ketotifen, ophthalmic

    clomipramine and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • L-tryptophan

    clomipramine and L-tryptophan both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • lapatinib

    clomipramine and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • lasmiditan

    lasmiditan, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.clomipramine increases effects of lasmiditan by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may increase risk of serotonin syndrome.

  • lemborexant

    lemborexant, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.

  • letermovir

    letermovir increases levels of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levalbuterol

    clomipramine increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levofloxacin

    clomipramine and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • levoketoconazole

    levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levorphanol

    levorphanol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levothyroxine

    levothyroxine increases effects of clomipramine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased catecholamine receptor sensitivity; may increase CNS and cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias.

  • liothyronine

    liothyronine increases effects of clomipramine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased catecholamine receptor sensitivity; may increase CNS and cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias.

  • liotrix

    liotrix increases effects of clomipramine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased catecholamine receptor sensitivity; may increase CNS and cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias.

  • lisdexamfetamine

    clomipramine increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine, lisdexamfetamine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Initiate with lower doses and monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during initiation or dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue along with concomitant serotonergic drug(s).

  • lithium

    clomipramine and lithium both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.lithium and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lofepramine

    clomipramine and lofepramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lofexidine

    clomipramine and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine decreases effects of lofexidine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loprazolam

    loprazolam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lorazepam

    lorazepam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lorcaserin

    lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lormetazepam

    lormetazepam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lornoxicam

    clomipramine, lornoxicam.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • loxapine

    loxapine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loxapine inhaled

    loxapine inhaled and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lsd

    clomipramine and lsd both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • lumacaftor/ivacaftor

    lumacaftor/ivacaftor, clomipramine. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. In vitro studies suggest that lumacaftor may induce and ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C19 substrates. .

  • lurasidone

    lurasidone increases effects of clomipramine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

  • maprotiline

    clomipramine and maprotiline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • maraviroc

    maraviroc will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • marijuana

    marijuana will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meclizine

    meclizine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meclofenamate

    clomipramine, meclofenamate.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • mefenamic acid

    clomipramine, mefenamic acid.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • melatonin

    clomipramine and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meloxicam

    clomipramine, meloxicam.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • meperidine

    meperidine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meprobamate

    clomipramine and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metaproterenol

    clomipramine increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metaxalone

    metaxalone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methadone

    clomipramine and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.methadone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methamphetamine

    clomipramine increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methocarbamol

    methocarbamol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methscopolamine

    methscopolamine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

    clomipramine increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

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  • methylphenidate

    clomipramine, methylphenidate. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • methylphenidate transdermal

    methylphenidate transdermal will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by decreasing elimination. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing the dose of these drugs when given coadministered with methylphenidate. Monitor for drug toxiticities when initiating or discontinuing methylphenidate.

  • mexiletine

    mexiletine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • midazolam

    midazolam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • midazolam intranasal

    midazolam intranasal, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

  • midodrine

    clomipramine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mifepristone

    mifepristone, clomipramine. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

  • milnacipran

    milnacipran, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of euphoria, postural hypot'n when switching from clomipramine to milnacipran.

  • mirabegron

    mirabegron will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mirtazapine

    clomipramine and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and mirtazapine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • modafinil

    modafinil will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • morphine

    morphine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and morphine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • motherwort

    clomipramine and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • moxonidine

    clomipramine and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nabilone

    clomipramine and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nabumetone

    clomipramine, nabumetone.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • nalbuphine

    nalbuphine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • naproxen

    clomipramine, naproxen.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • naratriptan

    naratriptan and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • nefopam

    nefopam, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use combination with caution.

  • nelfinavir

    nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • neostigmine

    neostigmine increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nilotinib

    nilotinib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • norepinephrine

    clomipramine increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine increases effects of norepinephrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nortriptyline

    clomipramine and nortriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ofloxacin

    clomipramine and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • olanzapine

    olanzapine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.olanzapine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oliceridine

    clomipramine will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal. clomipramine, oliceridine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.clomipramine increases toxicity of oliceridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. Monitor for signs of urinary retention or reduced gastric motility if oliceridine is coadministered with anticholinergics.

  • olodaterol inhaled

    clomipramine and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. TCAs prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

  • onabotulinumtoxinA

    onabotulinumtoxinA and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • opium tincture

    opium tincture and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • orphenadrine

    clomipramine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.orphenadrine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • osimertinib

    osimertinib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

  • oxaprozin

    clomipramine, oxaprozin.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • oxazepam

    oxazepam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxybutynin

    oxybutynin and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxybutynin topical

    oxybutynin topical and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxybutynin transdermal

    oxybutynin transdermal and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxycodone

    oxycodone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxymetazoline intranasal

    clomipramine increases effects of oxymetazoline intranasal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. TCAs inhibit norepinephrine uptake in adrenergic neurons, thereby increasing synaptic norepinephrine levels. Coadministration with alpha1 agonists may cause increased adrenergic receptor stimulation. When oxymetazoline is combined with intranasal tetracaine for dental anesthesia, avoid or use alternant anesthetic in patients taking TCAs.

  • oxymorphone

    oxymorphone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ozanimod

    ozanimod and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

  • paliperidone

    clomipramine and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.paliperidone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pancuronium

    pancuronium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • papaveretum

    papaveretum and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • papaverine

    clomipramine and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • parecoxib

    parecoxib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine, parecoxib.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • paroxetine

    clomipramine and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pasireotide

    clomipramine and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pazopanib

    clomipramine and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • peginterferon alfa 2a

    peginterferon alfa 2a will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • peginterferon alfa 2b

    peginterferon alfa 2b, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2D6 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered. Peginterferon alpha-2b may increase or decrease levels of CYP2D6 substrate.

  • pentazocine

    pentazocine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and pentazocine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pentobarbital

    pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.pentobarbital and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • perphenazine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.perphenazine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phendimetrazine

    clomipramine increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phenobarbital

    phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.phenobarbital and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phentermine

    clomipramine increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phenylephrine

    clomipramine increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phenylephrine ophthalmic

    clomipramine, phenylephrine ophthalmic. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

  • phenylephrine PO

    clomipramine increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

  • phenytoin

    phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pholcodine

    clomipramine and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • physostigmine

    physostigmine increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pilocarpine

    pilocarpine increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pimozide

    pimozide and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pipemidic acid

    pipemidic acid will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pirbuterol

    clomipramine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • piroxicam

    clomipramine, piroxicam.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • posaconazole

    clomipramine and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • pralidoxime

    pralidoxime and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pregabalin

    pregabalin, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

  • primidone

    primidone will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.primidone will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.primidone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • prochlorperazine

    prochlorperazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.prochlorperazine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • promethazine

    promethazine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propafenone

    propafenone will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propantheline

    propantheline and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propofol

    propofol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propylhexedrine

    clomipramine increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • protriptyline

    clomipramine and protriptyline both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pyridostigmine

    pyridostigmine increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quazepam

    quazepam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quetiapine

    quetiapine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.quetiapine, clomipramine.Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.

  • quinacrine

    quinacrine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quinine

    clomipramine and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ramelteon

    clomipramine and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ranolazine

    ranolazine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • rapacuronium

    rapacuronium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • remifentanil

    clomipramine, remifentanil.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. May also increase risk of serotonin syndrome.

  • remimazolam

    remimazolam, clomipramine.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

  • rifabutin

    rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.rifabutin decreases levels of clomipramine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rifampin

    rifampin will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.rifampin will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rifapentine

    rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rilpivirine

    rilpivirine increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

  • risperidone

    clomipramine and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.risperidone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ritonavir

    ritonavir will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.ritonavir will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rivastigmine

    rivastigmine increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rizatriptan

    rizatriptan and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • rocuronium

    rocuronium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rolapitant

    rolapitant will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.

  • romidepsin

    clomipramine and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • salicylates (non-asa)

    clomipramine, salicylates (non-asa).Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • salmeterol

    clomipramine increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • salsalate

    clomipramine, salsalate.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • SAMe

    clomipramine and SAMe both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • scopolamine

    scopolamine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • scullcap

    clomipramine and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • secobarbital

    secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.secobarbital and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • selpercatinib

    selpercatinib increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sertraline

    sertraline will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • sevoflurane

    sevoflurane and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.sevoflurane and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • shepherd's purse

    clomipramine and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • smoking

    smoking will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

    sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases effects of clomipramine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.

  • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

    sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases effects of clomipramine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.

  • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

    clomipramine, sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution when bowel preps are used with drugs that cause SIADH or NSAIDs; increased risk for water retention or electrolyte imbalance.

  • solifenacin

    solifenacin and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.solifenacin and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sorafenib

    sorafenib and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sparsentan

    sparsentan will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sparsentan (a CYP2C19 inducer) decreases exposure of CYP2C19 substrates and reduces efficacy related to these substrates.

  • St John's Wort

    St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • stiripentol

    stiripentol, clomipramine. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP1A2 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP1A2 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP1A2 substrates may require dosage adjustment.stiripentol will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of CYP2C19 substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol.stiripentol, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

  • succinylcholine

    succinylcholine increases and clomipramine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sufentanil

    sufentanil and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sufentanil SL

    sufentanil SL, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

  • sulfamethoxazole

    clomipramine and sulfamethoxazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • sulfasalazine

    clomipramine, sulfasalazine.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • sulindac

    clomipramine, sulindac.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • sumatriptan

    sumatriptan and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • sumatriptan intranasal

    sumatriptan intranasal and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • suvorexant

    suvorexant and clomipramine both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustments of suvorexant and concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary

  • tacrolimus

    tacrolimus and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tamsulosin

    clomipramine increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tapentadol

    tapentadol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and tapentadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • tecovirimat

    tecovirimat will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak inhibitor of CYP2C8 and CYP2C19. Monitor for adverse effects if coadministered with sensitive substrates of these enzymes.

  • telavancin

    clomipramine and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • temazepam

    temazepam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • terbinafine

    terbinafine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.

  • terbutaline

    clomipramine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • teriflunomide

    teriflunomide decreases levels of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

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  • tetrabenazine

    tetrabenazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • thioridazine

    thioridazine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • thiothixene

    thiothixene and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • thyroid desiccated

    thyroid desiccated increases effects of clomipramine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased catecholamine receptor sensitivity; may increase CNS and cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias.

  • tiotropium

    tiotropium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tipranavir

    tipranavir will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tobacco use

    tobacco use will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tolfenamic acid

    clomipramine, tolfenamic acid.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • tolmetin

    clomipramine, tolmetin.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

  • tolterodine

    tolterodine and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • topiramate

    clomipramine and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • tramadol

    tramadol and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and tramadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • trazodone

    clomipramine and trazodone both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triazolam

    triazolam and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triclabendazole

    triclabendazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If plasma concentrations of the CYP2C19 substrates are elevated during triclabendazole, recheck plasma concentration of the CYP2C19 substrates after discontinuation of triclabendazole.

  • triclofos

    triclofos and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trifluoperazine

    trifluoperazine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trihexyphenidyl

    trihexyphenidyl and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for additive anticholinergic effects.

  • trimethoprim

    clomipramine and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • trimipramine

    clomipramine and trimipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triprolidine

    triprolidine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tropisetron

    clomipramine and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • trospium chloride

    trospium chloride and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • valbenazine

    valbenazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • valerian

    valerian and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • vecuronium

    vecuronium and clomipramine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • venlafaxine

    venlafaxine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramine and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • verapamil

    verapamil will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • voclosporin

    voclosporin, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • voriconazole

    clomipramine and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • xylometazoline

    clomipramine increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • yohimbine

    clomipramine increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ziconotide

    clomipramine and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • zileuton

    zileuton will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ziprasidone

    ziprasidone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • zolmitriptan

    zolmitriptan and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • acarbose

    clomipramine increases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • amobarbital

    amobarbital, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • armodafinil

    armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • artemether/lumefantrine

    artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • atropine

    clomipramine increases levels of atropine by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • atropine IV/IM

    clomipramine increases levels of atropine IV/IM by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

    bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • bosentan

    bosentan will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • brimonidine

    clomipramine decreases effects of brimonidine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • budesonide

    budesonide will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • butabarbital

    butabarbital, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • butalbital

    butalbital, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • carbamazepine

    carbamazepine decreases levels of clomipramine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • chlorpromazine

    clomipramine, chlorpromazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.clomipramine, chlorpromazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • chlorpropamide

    clomipramine increases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • conjugated estrogens

    conjugated estrogens, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • conjugated estrogens, vaginal

    conjugated estrogens, vaginal, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • cortisone

    cortisone will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • desflurane

    desflurane, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • dexamethasone

    dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • dexmethylphenidate

    dexmethylphenidate increases effects of clomipramine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • DHEA, herbal

    DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • efavirenz

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • eslicarbazepine acetate

    eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • esomeprazole

    esomeprazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • estradiol

    estradiol, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • estrogens conjugated synthetic

    estrogens conjugated synthetic, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • estrogens esterified

    estrogens esterified, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens may inhibit hepatic metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants. However, interactions are not common.

  • estropipate

    estropipate, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • ethinylestradiol

    ethinylestradiol will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • etomidate

    etomidate, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • etravirine

    etravirine will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • eucalyptus

    clomipramine and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fludrocortisone

    fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fluphenazine

    clomipramine, fluphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.clomipramine, fluphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • glimepiride

    clomipramine increases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • glipizide

    clomipramine increases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • glyburide

    clomipramine increases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • griseofulvin

    griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • hydrocortisone

    hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC)

    hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC), clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • insulin aspart

    clomipramine increases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin detemir

    clomipramine increases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin glargine

    clomipramine increases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin glulisine

    clomipramine increases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin lispro

    clomipramine increases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin NPH

    clomipramine increases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • insulin regular human

    clomipramine increases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • isoniazid

    isoniazid will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • isoproterenol

    isoproterenol, clomipramine. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of cardiac arrhythmias.

  • itraconazole

    itraconazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • ketamine

    ketamine, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • lithium

    lithium, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of neurotoxicity in geriatric pts. Multiple mechanisms involved.

  • lumefantrine

    lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • marijuana

    marijuana will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • mestranol

    mestranol, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • metformin

    clomipramine increases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • methylprednisolone

    methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • metronidazole

    metronidazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • miconazole vaginal

    miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • miglitol

    clomipramine increases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nateglinide

    clomipramine increases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nevirapine

    nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nifedipine

    nifedipine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nilotinib

    nilotinib will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • omeprazole

    omeprazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • oxcarbazepine

    oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • panax ginseng

    panax ginseng increases effects of clomipramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • pentobarbital

    pentobarbital, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • perphenazine

    clomipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.clomipramine, perphenazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • phenobarbital

    phenobarbital, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • pioglitazone

    clomipramine increases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • pleurisy root

    pleurisy root decreases effects of clomipramine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

  • posaconazole

    posaconazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • prednisone

    prednisone will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • primidone

    primidone, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • prochlorperazine

    clomipramine, prochlorperazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.clomipramine, prochlorperazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • progesterone micronized

    progesterone micronized, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Estrogens and progestins may decr tricyclic antidepressant effects, while increasing TCA plasma concentration and adverse effects.

  • promazine

    clomipramine, promazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.clomipramine, promazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • promethazine

    clomipramine, promethazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.clomipramine, promethazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • propofol

    propofol, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • quinupristin/dalfopristin

    quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • repaglinide

    clomipramine increases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • rosiglitazone

    clomipramine increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • rufinamide

    rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sage

    clomipramine and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • saxagliptin

    clomipramine increases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • secobarbital

    secobarbital, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

  • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

    serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate increases effects of clomipramine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sevoflurane

    sevoflurane, clomipramine. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of arrhythmias or hypotension.

  • sitagliptin

    clomipramine increases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sulfamethoxazole

    sulfamethoxazole decreases levels of clomipramine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • thioridazine

    clomipramine, thioridazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.clomipramine, thioridazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • tolazamide

    clomipramine increases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • tolbutamide

    clomipramine increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • topiramate

    topiramate will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • trifluoperazine

    clomipramine, trifluoperazine.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.clomipramine, trifluoperazine.Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

  • vasopressin

    clomipramine increases effects of vasopressin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • verapamil

    verapamil will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.verapamil increases levels of clomipramine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • vildagliptin

    clomipramine increases effects of vildagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • voriconazole

    voriconazole will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • zafirlukast

    zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

    (Video) Anafranil (Clomipramine)

  • zolpidem

    zolpidem, clomipramine.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive CNS depression.

  • FAQs

    What are the indications for Anafranil? ›

    Anafranil™ (clomipramine hydrochloride) Capsules USP is indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    What are the adverse effects of Anafranil? ›

    Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, changes in appetite/weight, flushing, sweating, tiredness and blurred vision may occur.

    What are the most common side effects of clomipramine? ›

    Clomipramine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
    • drowsiness.
    • dry mouth.
    • nausea.
    • vomiting.
    • diarrhea.
    • constipation.
    • nervousness.
    • decreased sexual ability.
    Sep 15, 2018

    What is an adverse drug reaction to clomipramine? ›

    Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Clomipramine may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some children, teenagers, and young adults to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed.

    What are the interactions with Anafranil? ›

    There are 23 disease interactions with Anafranil (clomipramine) which include:
    • anticholinergic effects.
    • cardiovascular disease.
    • pheochromocytoma.
    • acute myocardial infarction recovery.
    • cardiovascular disease.
    • depression.
    • seizure disorders.
    • adrenal tumors.

    What is the black box warning for Anafranil? ›

    FDA warning: Suicidal behavior

    This is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A black box warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. You may be at greater risk for suicidal behavior or thoughts if you are a child or young adult and you take this drug.

    What to avoid with Anafranil? ›

    Grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice may cause the clomiPRAMINE levels in your body to increase. This may lead to potentially dangerous adverse effects.

    Does Anafranil affect blood pressure? ›

    Decrease in blood pressure when standing up, falls, and fainting: Monitor especially during the beginning of treatment and with any dose increases.

    Can Anafranil cause psychosis? ›

    Psychosis, Confusion, and Other Neuropsychiatric Phenomena – Patients treated with Anafranil have been reported to show a variety of neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms including delusions, hallucinations, psychotic episodes, confusion, and paranoia.

    Can Anafranil cause anxiety? ›

    Other side effects include: anxiety, fever, hot flash, hypertonia, memory impairment, muscle twitching, non-puerperal lactation, orthostatic hypotension, pruritus, skin rash, sleep disorder, tachycardia, tinnitus, vomiting, flushing, and taste disorder.

    Does Anafranil help with anxiety? ›

    Can I take clomipramine (Anafranil) for depression or types of anxiety? Clomipramine (Anafranil) is only FDA approved to treat OCD. But it's sometimes used off-label for major depressive disorder (MDD) and panic disorder.

    Is weight gain a side effect of clomipramine? ›

    In these studies, 28% of patients receiving Anafranil had a weight gain of at least 7% of their initial body weight, compared with 4% of patients receiving placebo. Several patients had weight gains in excess of 25% of their initial body weight.

    Can clomipramine worsen anxiety? ›

    Anxiety symptoms may temporarily worsen when you first start taking clomipramine. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

    What is the contraindication of clomipramine? ›

    Clomipramine is contraindicated in patients who have shown prior hypersensitivity to it and in acute porphyria, hepatic impairment and cardiovascular disease.

    Does clomipramine cause tardive dyskinesia? ›

    We report a case of clomipramine-induced tardive dyskinesia (TD) in the setting of chronic use of dextroamphetamine without prior use of neuroleptics, in which the movements persisted after discontinuation of the clomipramine.

    Does Anafranil affect serotonin? ›

    Clomipramine increases the levels of serotonin in the brain. Co-administration with other medications that also increase serotonin levels increases the risk of serotonin syndrome.

    Is Anafranil or SSRI better for OCD? ›

    Anafranil has been around the longest and is the best-studied OCD medication. There is growing evidence that the other drugs are as effective. In addition to these carefully studied drugs, there are hundreds of case reports of other drugs being helpful.

    Does Anafranil affect the heart? ›

    Heart rhythm: Clomipramine can cause changes to the normal rhythm of the heart, including an irregular heartbeat called QT prolongation. QT prolongation can cause fainting, seizures, and sudden death.

    What is Anafranil used to treat? ›

    Anafranil is a tricyclic antidepressant that is used to treat symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), such as recurrent thoughts or feelings and repetitive actions. Anafranil is for use in adults and children at least 10 years old. Anafranil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

    Can you drink alcohol with Anafranil? ›

    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication can cause serious side effects, such as central nervous system (CNS) depression, and can increase the risk of falling.

    What are the withdrawals from Anafranil? ›

    Withdrawal Symptoms – A variety of withdrawal symptoms have been reported in association with abrupt discontinuation of Anafranil, including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, malaise, sleep disturbance, hyperthermia, and irritability. In addition, such patients may experience a worsening of psychiatric status.

    Why take clomipramine at night? ›

    Take this medicine at bedtime to lessen drowsiness during the day.

    Does Anafranil make you tired? ›

    This medicine may cause tiredness, dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision in some people. Be careful when drinking alcohol or taking pain relievers, sleeping tablets or antihistamines (medicines for colds or allergies such as hay fever) while you are taking Anafranil.

    How long can you be on Anafranil? ›

    Anafranil can remain present in the blood for up to ten days following the final dose. For most individuals, Anafranil will continue to be excreted through the urine for up to a week following the patient's last treatment. The metabolites of clomipramine are excreted in the urine and feces.

    How much Anafranil for severe OCD? ›

    Treatment with Anafranil should be initiated at a dosage of 25 mg daily and gradually increased, as tolerated, to approximately 100 mg during the first 2 weeks.

    Is Anafranil a sedating? ›

    Common side effects include sedation, constipation, weight gain, postural hypotension, and anticholinergic side effects such as dry mouth, blurry vision, and urinary retention).

    Is clomipramine good for panic attacks? ›

    In patients with panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (DSM-IIIR), clomipramine reduces the frequency and severity of panic attacks within 7 to 21 days of beginning treatment and efficacy is maintained for at least 12 months.

    How long does clomipramine take to work for anxiety? ›

    The onset of action of clomipramine is usually between 6 to 12 weeks for OCD; it may treat anxiety or insomnia immediately. If the patient achieves OCD remission with clomipramine, treatment should continue indefinitely. [17][14] There have only been a few long-term studies for clomipramine.

    Does clomipramine affect memory? ›

    Preclinical studies in rodents indicate that clomipramine negatively affects hippocampus-dependent spatial learning and memory69, however it remains uncertain their effects in humans due to to the lack of conclusive epidemiologic evidence.

    Can I stop clomipramine cold turkey? ›

    Abrupt or gradual discontinuation of tricyclic antidepressants may precipitate withdrawal symptoms. The most common of these are general somatic or gastrointestinal distress, anxiety and agitation, sleep disturbance, akathisia, parkinsonism, paradoxical behavioral activation and mania.

    Can clomipramine cause serotonin syndrome? ›

    The diagnosis of serotonin syndrome was challenging due to the relatively low dose of clomipramine, an increase of risperidone which had taken place before clomipramine administration and clinical symptoms which could be attributed to both serotonin and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

    What is clomipramine FDA indicated for? ›

    Medical uses. Clomipramine has a number of uses in medicine including in the treatment of: Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) which is its only U.S. FDA -labeled indication.

    Is Anafranil used for anxiety? ›

    Can I take clomipramine (Anafranil) for depression or types of anxiety? Clomipramine (Anafranil) is only FDA approved to treat OCD. But it's sometimes used off-label for major depressive disorder (MDD) and panic disorder.

    What is the difference between Zoloft and Anafranil? ›

    Anafranil and Zoloft are different types of antidepressants. Anafranil is a tricyclic and Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

    Can Anafranil be used to treat depression? ›

    Anafranil is also used to treat sleep paralysis, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, and panic disorder.

    Is clomipramine better than SSRIs for OCD? ›

    Clomipramine is associated with more adverse effects than are the SSRIs. Clomipramine is associated with some troublesome adverse effects like dry mouth, dizziness, etc., and also with potential cardiovascular adverse effects. At higher doses, it usually requires doing periodic ECGs and measurements of serum level.

    Does Anafranil increase serotonin? ›

    What is this medication? CLOMIPRAMINE (kloe MI pra meen) treats obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, substances that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).

    Can Anafranil cause memory loss? ›

    Other side effects include: anxiety, fever, hot flash, hypertonia, memory impairment, muscle twitching, non-puerperal lactation, orthostatic hypotension, pruritus, skin rash, sleep disorder, tachycardia, tinnitus, vomiting, flushing, and taste disorder.

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